2008 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 337 kg more than 2008 Morgan Aero 8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Morgan Aero 8 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Aero 8 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
